Sigma has always created large, heavy lenses. In fact, we have even dissected why that has been the case. Yet, the company has been working on new patents, which include an "industry first" lens as well as new telephoto zooms for wildlife photographers.
It now seems Sigma is shifting its focus to ultra-wide-angle primes, with new patents showcasing some promising research from the company. So, who can benefit from this? Let's find out. . thephoblographer.com
Sigma has been growing its telephoto range, with the most recent addition being the 300-600mm f4 Sports announcement. However, the world is trying to step ahead, with 800mm being the new norm. Tamron reportedly has been working on its 200-800mm lens, with Sigma now also said to join the ranks. thephoblographer.com »
2025-06-09 16:00
Sigma is often recognized as one of the well-known third-party optical brands in Japan, and it has created some exceptional lenses over the decades. While we applaud them for their lenses, there is another sphere where the company has been trying to excel: cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2025-04-09 07:00
Sigma and Canon's latest partnership has surprised people, with Canon users sharing their delight in finally getting a third-party lens with autofocus. And now, Canon has finally dropped some subtle hints at the CP+ Show, which can give us an idea about the launch date and future plans for the third-party lenses. thephoblographer.com »
2025-03-08 14:00
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: Sigma Sigma has revealed the BF, a radically minimalist 24MP full-frame L-mount mirrorless camera. It's a compact mirrorless body with a single rear-plate dial and three buttons that provide haptic feedback when pressed. dpreview.com »
2025-02-24 05:30
Image on top shows the “old” Sigma 800mm f/5. 6 lens Last week a Weibo source, reported that Sigma might announce a new 800mm f/6. 3 full-frame E/L mount lens at the CP+ show. Today, a trusted source told me that it is very likely that this rumor could turn out to be true. sonyalpharumors.com »
2025-02-12 23:55
Sigma's refreshingly candid CEO, Kazuto Yamaki, sat down with Sigma UK's Tim Berry for a nearly half-hour-long interview concerning a diverse range of topics, including Yamaki's favorite photographers, why Sigma remains a "Made in Japan" brand, and an upcoming lens. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-12-09 18:51
Canon has been known to not work with third-party lens makers. But this year, that changed. With Sigma, Canon has opened a new pathway for their APS-C cameras to get more lenses. There have been rumors that Sigma will launch a bunch of new lenses, and now Sigma Global has announced the dates for the same, as well as the focal lengths. thephoblographer.com »
2024-11-25 11:00
Image courtesy: Tom Calton The massive Sigma 200-500mm f/2. 8 lens (listed here at BH) was quite a popular “Clickbait” lens that made a lot of publicity for Sigma. This week Asobinet reported the lens has been officially discontinued. sonyalpharumors.com »
2024-05-22 14:15
Sigma updated its 24-70mm f/2. 8 DG DN Art with a new body design, a new autofocus motor, and a reworked optical formula to make it lighter, smaller, faster, and sharper. petapixel.com »
2024-05-16 15:01
Last week, AsobiNet reported that some specialty camera stores in Japan had listed the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for Sony E-Mount and Leica L-Mount as discontinued. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-09-15 00:27
There has obviously been ongoing conversation about when Canon would open up the RF mount for companies like SIGMA and Tamron. While we have had confirmation that SIGMA has interest in making lenses for the RF mount, they have given no timeline. canonrumors.com »
2023-06-13 12:22
It appears that Sigma has discontinued 18 of its older DSLR lenses, joining Tamron, Nikon, and Canon in shifting focus to mirrorless cameras. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-09-27 17:36
Just a month after announcing its new 150–600mm F5–6. 3 DG DN OS ‘Sports’ lens for E and L mounts, Sigma is back with a teaser for another announcement on September 9, 2021. In a video premiere posted to YouTube, Sigma says it has a ‘New Products Presentation’ planned for 12:00 PM UTC on Thursday, September 9, 2021. dpreview.com »
2021-09-03 01:00
Back in March, Sigma issued a notice on its website informing customers of a potential issue with select units of its 28–70mm F2. 8 DG DN lens for Sony E mount and L mount camera systems. Now, Sigma has shared a follow-up notice, confirming it has addressed the issue and will replace affected units, free of charge. dpreview.com »
2021-04-10 02:15
In late March, Sigma published a service notice for the newly-announced 28-70mm f/2. 8 lens where ghosting resistance may deteriorate in some circumstances. The company delayed shipping it in order to address the issue, and today Sigma has announced that the problem has been solved. petapixel.com »
2021-04-09 23:33
Sigma turned heads last year when they launched the Sigma Fp. An incredibly tiny, 24 Megapixel modular camera that was geared more towards videographers than photographers. Still, we took it for a spin. thephoblographer.com »
2021-03-26 01:00
Few companies have done what Sigma has for photographers. Over the last few years, Sigma has become one of the leading producers of world-class third-party optics. The build quality of their lenses and the image quality from them have set new standards. thephoblographer.com »
2020-10-27 19:00
Sigma has unveiled a number of firmware updates for its lenses and adapters to improve features and address various issues. Specifically, Sigma has published firmware updates for its 45mm F2. dpreview.com »
2020-01-24 19:03
Independent lens manufacturer Sigma has announced that it will no longer offer lenses for Pentax K-mount cameras. The announcement was made on the Facebook page of Sigma Czech Republic, stating that because of dwindling numbers of Pentax users and company has decided to stop producing Pentax mount lenses. dpreview.com »
2019-09-09 19:58
Sigma has released new firmware updates for a number of its Canon EF mount lenses as well as its Canon EF-E converter and a single Nikon F mount lens. For the Canon EF mount lens included in the update, the firmware mainly addresses compatibility with Canon's in-camera Lens Aberration Correction feature to ensure corrections match the characteristics of each lens and errors don't appear when the feature is enabled. dpreview.com »
2019-03-14 18:41
Are you looking for some rock solid, super sharp, fast focusing, gorgeous Sigma lenses? If so you're going to love what we have found for you. These photography deals will surely put a smile on your face. thephoblographer.com »
2019-03-10 08:00
Sigma has officially opened up pre-orders for the 28mm F1. 4 DG HSM Art lens it first showed off at Photokina in September 2018. The lens, which Sigma said would be available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA and Sony E mounts, is listed as pre-order for $1,399 USD at both Adorama and B&H. dpreview.com »
2019-01-11 19:46
Sigma has been making quality lenses for a long time, and now the giant lens maker has put all of their lenses on sale just in time for the holidays. There are some truly excellent deals to be had on some of the best glass in the business, like the Sigma 35mm f1. thephoblographer.com »
2018-11-23 23:01
Sigma has released new firmware for the following flash, mount converter and lenses. Sigma flash and mount converter with the following firmware updates: ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 It has corrected the phenomenon where it occasionally stops communicating after recovering from Auto Power Off. canonrumors.com »
2018-06-13 16:51
Sigma has released new firmware for Canon mount versions of four of its lenses: 17-70mm F2. 8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary Canon 18-200mm F3. 5-6. 3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary Canon 18-300mm F3. dpreview.com »
2017-05-17 20:49
Sigma 85mm F1. 4 DG HSM Art Sigma is showing off its latest lenses, including the long-anticipated 85mm F1. 4 addition to its Art range of high-quality optics. This means five Art F1. 4 primes are now available in the 20 - 85mm range. dpreview.com »
2016-09-20 16:53
APS-C photographers often feel neglected. While there are fewer buyers of full-frame cameras, this segment continues to be the most important one for manufacturers. As a result, APS-C shooters get a second-hand treatment, with many flagship features often trickling down from full frames.
First reported by Nikon Rumors, Artralab has launched Noxika 28mm f2. 8, a lens designed for full-frame users. It is sleek, comes in silver and black colors, making it an ideal option for anyone shooting with the Nikon Zf.
Samyang has created some good lenses that perform well but are also affordable to many photographers. However, there are some exceptions, such as the XP 10mm f3. 5, which costs about $1000 but gives you some truly incredible images.
If you're looking for all hope that a fisheye zoom lens will be coming, you'll need to have hope. That's not what's coming today. Instead, Canon is announcing the Canon 10-20mm f4 L IS USM lens.
The pandemic created a paradigm shift and allowed people to work remotely from a destination of their choice. Given the freedom to relocate, workers changed the real estate landscape as we knew it. Properties were selling sight unseen, and realtors needed images delivered yesterday.
ove bokeh, I think I appreciate being able to tell stories more. The Sony FE 15mm f1.4 G lens was created with mixed media artists in mind. It promises to bridge the gap between video and stills. It's ideal for creating impactful portraits and events. You can also turn it around for fun, spontaneous selfies.